Applications for school admissions may vary from school to school, but there are several requirements that remain constant regardless of where you’re applying to. Make sure that you have the best chance of getting what you want with these tips.
There are a lot of questions that come to mind when applying for a school for your child so you must first decide what your priorities are. Are you looking for a religious/faith school? Does your child require special educational needs? Research and find out schools you’re interested in applying to.
Check if your child is eligible for all the schools that you’re applying for. Some schools have special criteria that reduce the chances of children of getting a place such as faith schools. Do not waste your time applying for a school your child is not eligible for.
List the schools you’re interested in according to your genuine order of preference and not based on whatever admission criteria is easier to accomplish.
Keep track of the key dates as well as the submission deadlines for the requirements.
As a rule of thumb, we recommend that you visit the school you want your child to attend. You can also talk to other parents attend open dates.
Decide which high schools you and your child are interested in applying to. Know the admission tests, criteria, interviews and documents they require. If your child doesn’t fit the criteria, then look elsewhere.
There are several parts of school applications that can be difficult to keep up with unless you make an organized list.
Read carefully what is required with your submission. Failing to supply the right information on time could jeopardize your chances at being admitted. It’s crucial that you keep all the due dates for applications or your hard work will be wasted!
Almost all private schools have admission tests. In addition to finding out which tests your child will be taking, you need to give your child enough time to prepare.
Remember that it takes time for students to reach their full potential for these tests. With the summer already jam-packed with admission to-do lists, the best way to avoid stressing your child out is to start preparing early.
It’s advantageous to apply early in the application cycle. Set deadlines for completing essays, recommendation letters and filling out forms a few weeks before the deadline. The websites of colleges are the right place to find accurate deadline information.
Know the standardized test scores as well as the requirements for applying. Be thorough and provide all requested information.
Make a copy of your application. Save your personal identification numbers, passwords as well as emails from your admission officers. This can help you resolve any problems that arise during the process.
Although you might be desperate to enroll at your first choice, it’s also a good idea to have a backup. Try applying for a range of different universities with varying admission requirements to give yourself a better chance at being accepted, regardless of your grades.
And most importantly…
Meet deadlines!
